Top 4 Christmas Gift Ideas From Germany

We think it’s never too late (or too early!) to think about the special ones in your life and what you want to get them for Christmas. Something you may not have considered as a gift is the lovely handmade crafts, toys and figurines from the Black Forest and Erzgebirge regions in Germany. We think that any of the German gifts and souvenirs below would be a thoughtful present for Christmas or any other special occasion. If you have people in your life that you just don’t know what to get or you want to give them something unique and different, consider these options. All the items on our website are handcrafted in Germany and can be passed down from generation to generation.

1. Christmas Decorations

Our handcrafted wooden Christmas decorations make an excellent gift for loved ones, especially if they love the holidays as much as we do. Not only are these beautiful and unique, but they also help everyone get in a festive mood. Consider the popular Christmas pyramid, a clever nutcracker or a candle arch as a gift for yourself or a loved one. These gifts keep on giving year after year because everyone can see them on display every Christmas.

2. Incense Smoker

A German incense smoker would make the perfect gift for a loved one or freshen up your home any time of the year. These are handcrafted from wood like the other Erzgebirge crafts and are an affordable gift idea. Incense smokers are handmade wooden crafts that are loved the world over. We have over 300 handcrafted wooden designs that represent German pastimes, everyday life, Christmas emblems and more. You can even tailor your gift to that special someone with figurines depicting hobbies and professions, perhaps a doctor or chef or someone who loves to ski or ride motorcycles. Other popular incense smokers include Christmas figures like snowmen and Santa Claus, adorable gnomes, colourful animals, and German Oktoberfest celebrations. There are so many different figurines; you’re sure to find one perfect for everyone on your Christmas list.

3. Easter Bunny

Another popular wooden craft from the Ore Mountains is the Easter bunny figurine. These make a great collector’s item and holiday gift idea that can pass down between generations. We have over forty bunnies showing scenes of everyday life like gardening, painting, fishing, children playing, and plenty more to choose from to get the perfect gift for a special friend.

4. German Weather House

While this is not from the Erzgebirge, we want to mention the adorable German weather house as a great gift idea, especially for kids or your friends and family with lovely outdoor spaces. They are all handcrafted with wood from the Black Forest and tend to be much more decorative and colourful than cuckoo clocks. A German weather house works like this — two figurines live inside a house with a thermostat in between. When the air is humid outside, the male figurine will come out of the house. And when it’s dry outside, the female figurine will pop out. If you are on a budget, you can purchase these smaller handmade wooden crafts as a gift. They range in price depending on the decorations and size from £12 to £200. Choose from a range of styles that are perfect for an outdoor patio or garden. 

Any of these German gifts and souvenirs would be a lovely choice for the special people in your life for Christmas. Take a look at all our special handmade crafts from the Erzgebirge today.